THEO studied music at Virginia State University, U.S. Army School of Music in Norfolk, VA and studied voice, arranging and saxophone at Mannes School of Music in New York City.

THEO performed worldwide for 12 years in the Army as a saxophonist, vocalist, arranger and keyboardist, Music Director / Choreographer for the Army Showband “Crescendo” and studied Method Acting at The Actor Training Institute In Red Bank, NJ under John Eyd (former student of Shelly Winters) of the Actor's Studio in Manhattan.

THEO'S NY/NJ credits include lead roles in "The Spelling Bee", "Six Degrees of Separation", The Zoo Story", and "Love Taps", and guest appearances on Shepard and Jordan's "How To Succeed In Show Business By Really Trying" on Manhattan Cablevision and a feature performance at Beefsteak Charley's in Manhattan, various commercials and banquet appearances.